An Ode to the Books I Probably Won't Read

but I *meant* to!

Here Are Some Animals I Think It Would Be Cool To Be, Situationally Speaking

Food, drink, music, books, pets and more? It's Friday at the ACBN!

Great Moments in Baseball History

A backyard vignette

Some Brief Words in Praise of Winging It

A north-of-the-border Spring Break travelogue from the ACBN

It Turns Out Space Is Still Cool When You're Not Weird About It

I watched a rocket launch into space while sitting in a Skyline Chili. That sounds so personally on-brand as to be a joke, but it's not. This Wednesday, my son and I got haircuts, and our tradition is to adjourn to the Ohio Valley's finest regional

Here Are the Only Pranks That Are Acceptable In These Post-Satire Times

You can't just go filling cars with stuff anymore. We live in a society.

"And we're underway..."

Baseball season is here, and I'm celebrating with BBQ, porch drinks, a good book and more. It's Friday!

You Think You're Better Than Me?

An open letter from a Bradford Pear tree

What's in an (online) name?

Spring is here, but more importantly: it's Friday. Let the ACBN guide you in.

You simply cannot make international sports suck

Many have tried! PLUS: the reddest cocktail on record, emo?, geography lessons and HOT DOGS. It's Friday!

The Most Manic Things I Did When COVID Hit

The Computer is Not Your Friend

A brief rant, and then a spring-forward breakfast with music, book and drink accompaniments. It's Friday!